Important Housing Dates for New Students
Like universities around the world, UC Santa Cruz is actively observing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and carefully adjusting to changes resulting from the health crisis. We are following health and safety guidelines to protect the well-being of the campus community.
Page Updated June 2, 2022
Through November 30, 2021
Apply for admission to UC Santa Cruz.
March 2, 2022
Deadline for submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream App.
February-mid March, 2022 for new freshmen
March 17-April 30, 2022 for new transfers
Admissions decisions appear at my.ucsc.edu for on-time applicants.
May 1, 2022 for new freshmen
June 1, 2022 for new transfers
Deadline to accept the offer of admission by completing the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) at my.ucsc.edu.
During the online admission acceptance process you will be asked to:
- Rank your top five college preferences. You may also choose to indicate “no preference.”
- Indicate a preference for university housing.
Late-May for new freshmen
Late-June for new transfer and new visiting students
Late-August
Fall housing assignments sent to students via UCSC email.
Mid-September 2022
Payment due for fall quarter housing/dining charges. View your university billing account and submit payment through the MyUCSC Portal (my.ucsc.edu).
September 15-22, 2022 (approximately)
Fall Move-in. Exact dates for each college/community will be available at housing.ucsc.edu/move-in.